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2 weeks ago | 
catmag.co.uk | Will Rimell
GSF Car Parts has unveiled the first of seven new branches set to open in 2025. The Stourbridge branch is located in the Stourbridge Industrial Estate in the West Midlands and joins the nearby sites in Kidderminster and Cradley Heath. To unveil the new site, the Stourbridge team was joined by the Clean Racing Porsche Clubsport car that is contesting this year’s Porsche Sprint Challenge GB. The branch is a 10,000 square foot unit and features a retail shopfront, office and stock storage.
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3 weeks ago | 
catmag.co.uk | Will Rimell
A safety warning has been issued for a hydraulic fluid which does not meet claimed safety standards. Made by the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), an independent body, it involves Mannol Central Hydraulic Fluid 8990. The case has been sent to Trading Standards.
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3 weeks ago | 
catmag.co.uk | Will Rimell
Hella has launched its range of brakes into the UK aftermarket, marking a significant expansion for the brand after more than a decade in Europe. The lineup is described as a “true one-stop braking solution”, says Hella.
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1 month ago | 
catmag.co.uk | Will Rimell
GSF Car Parts will stock Lucas-branded air-con compressors. The motor factor is the leading supplier of Lucas products in the UK, with a lineup that already includes the brand’s starter motors, alternators, turbo chargers, diesel fuel injectors and diesel pumps. The air-con compressor range will initially be 335 SKUs for a wide range of passenger car and LCV applications, before eventually rising to 500 SKUs to cover more than 85% of the UK car parc.
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1 month ago | 
catmag.co.uk | Will Rimell |byWill Rimell
NAPA Auto Parts UK and Ireland are thrilled to announce an exciting promotion throughout the month of May to celebrate 100 years of NAPA.
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1 month ago | 
catmag.co.uk | Will Rimell |byWill Rimell
Herefordshire-based Oldfields Garage has completed a major expansion, increasing its workshop capacity by 50% to meet rising demand for electric vehicle and commercial vehicle work. Incorporating a new space, which sits alongside the existing 4,000 sq ft garage, is designed to accommodate EVs, CVs, and motorhomes, and includes a dedicated bay for advanced vehicle diagnostics. “We’re all incredibly excited about this expansion,” said Tim Benson, Oldfields Garage managing director.
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1 month ago | 
catmag.co.uk | Will Rimell |byWill Rimell
Tetrosyl Group has acquired Scottish detailing firm Infinity Wax. Infinity Wax has built a strong reputation in the car detailing market. Peter Schofield, chairman of Tetrosyl, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Infinity Wax into the Tetrosyl family. Their dedication to quality and innovation aligns perfectly with our values.
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1 month ago | 
catmag.co.uk | Will Rimell |byWill Rimell
A second safety warning has been issued after a non-compliant brake fluid was found to still be on sale, more than a year after it was deemed a risk to public safety. Early last year the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) confirmed that Mannol Brake Fluid DOT 4 3002 failed in critical performance areas required for safe brake operation. Tests carried out found that the product failed to meet specification limits stated in the US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 116 DOT 4.
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1 month ago | 
catmag.co.uk | Will Rimell |byWill Rimell
UK factors recorded a 3.1% year-on-year drop in unit sales and a 3% decline in value for the first nine weeks of the year, in what has been described as a “difficult” start of 2025. The data, revealed by industry analysts Factor Sales, follows a period of growth for the sector in 2024, where value rose by 5.5% and units by 0.8%.
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1 month ago | 
catmag.co.uk | Will Rimell |byWill Rimell
PartsInMotion will be returning to the BTCC (British Touring Car Championship) circuit for the 2025 season, as it confirms its sponsorship of the NAPA Racing UK team. The online parts distributor’s logo will be seen on the wing end plates of BTCC drivers Ash Sutton and Dan Rowbottom’s cars and in the same place on all of the Mini Challenge cars. The PartsInMotion logo will also be seen on the cant rail on BTCC drivers Sam Osbourne and Dan Cammish’s cars.